Chandrayaan-4
Chandrayaan-4 Integrated Module' The LAM of transfer module seen on top and its re-entry cone is shown in golden brown. The ascender-lander-propulsion modules are seen beneath it in downward succession | |
| Mission type | Lunar sample return |
|---|---|
| Operator | ISRO |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Bus | Chandrayaan |
| Manufacturer | ISRO |
| Launch mass | 9,200 kg (combined) |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 2027 (planned) |
| Rocket | 2 × LVM3 SC |
| Launch site | Satish Dhawan Space Centre |
| Contractor | ISRO |
| End of mission | |
| Landing date | 2027 (planned) |
| Landing site | Near Statio Shiv Shakti |
Chandrayaan-4 (ⓘ; from Sanskrit: Chandra, "Moon" and yāna, "craft, vehicle") is a planned lunar sample return mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the fourth iteration in its Chandrayaan lunar exploration programme. As of January 2025 the conceptualisation phase has been completed, and the design phase is nearing completion. The mission is expected to launch around 2027. It is planned to return up to 3 kg (6.6 lb) of lunar regolith from near Shiv Shakti point, the landing site of Chandrayaan-3.